Hands on with the Bioceramic Moonswatch
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
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Is this a real Speedmaster? Does this watch devalue the luxury priced Omega Speedmaster? What is the quality level on the Moonswatch? Is it close to Omega levels? Will this be available on Swatch's website in the future? Are current Omega owners buying this product? Did the Swatch Group botch the roll out? Was this an overall good move or bad move for the brand? I share my thoughts...
Thanks Dan for letting me borrow your Mission to the Moon!
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Just treat it like the Seiko Tuna. There is the budget Tuna (Solar Tuna, Baby Tuna around $250) all the way up to the Spring Drive Tuna (around $5000). If Seiko can give us consumers a Seiko Tuna at multiple price range for Seiko Tuna lovers, Omega can do it as well for the SpeedMaster Lovers. Cheers!
why are you comparing these two. They are on different scales.
@@ieltsvisuals8861 As i have explained, for the Seiko Tuna, they are available at different price points so that the masses from the normies to the rich can 'buy in' to the Tuna ecosystem. Its all about the marketability of the Tuna brand. Omega/Swatch i believe wants to go this route and have a cheap speedy to compliment a pricey speedy so that more people can 'buy in' to the Speedmaster ecosystem. Who doesn't want an authentic Omega Speedmaster for cheap? Thus the crazy queues worldwide. As for Omega/Swatch, if they can sell an Omega branded Swatch watch for twice the actual cost of a similar model Swatch and profit greatly from it, why not? Ultimately its a win win for all parties. Consumers get a Speedmaster without breaking the bank. Omega/Swatch is able to sell a relatively cheap watch for almost twice its cost and they know it will sell like hotcakes.
I think this is a genius move. The most significant release in the the industry in a long time and likely a long time to come. No one will generate as much interest in their brand as Swatch and Omega have here with this marketing move. I love it and I can't wait to get mine.
Hundreds of reports of. Secondhand misalignment and Color bleeding from the Neptune version, so add to the list get poison with micro plastics to the list!
True, this announcement has dominated this years press and will likely continue to over the next week. Even with the exciting new announcements coming from other brands and groups this week
@@BruceWilliams I don't know. Rolex announcements on Wed have the potential to cast a huge shadow over these Swatchwatches....
@@expomm micro plastics poisoning? You never used plastic in your life?
Zeelands Roem not micro plastics
What I like about this is that it has achieved/shows an affordable traditional watch can still pull a crowd in the smart watch generation.
I agree, Bruce, on the idea that this doesn’t devalue Omega. Yes, the design language is the same but it’s different enough and is 100% not a replacement for a luxury product. Now if it was $1500, made of steel without Omega-level finishing, perhaps still an affordable quartz movement, that’s another story…
Very well stated Kyle
@@vinniethegreat9645 the Omega boutique in Australia had a two hour line of people wanting to check out the real Omega watches after the moonswatch was sold out. These cheap moonswatch are driving people to the Omega boutiques as many people had never previously heard of Speedmaster or knew it is the choice of astronauts. Rolex is responding by selling a Daytona Box for $250. I hear people are flipping the boxes for a 100 percent profit to desperate Rolex wannabes.
@miguel sanchez that’s just people being dumb! Can’t blame Omega on that one
Not everybody has tens of thousands to spend on a watch so this watch Speedmaster is a nice option and also a nice watch . It does not really matter if it is quartz or Bio-ceramic, it is still a nice watch and there needs to be less elitism and less snobbery.
How much is it?
Well said, it’s $260
Real one less than $7,200. Nice used at $3,000. Get ‘‘em before the rush. It’s coming
RIGHT??? Like I own several Speedy's but i am so stocked and hype for this and I am so happy for more people to be able own this and it also means more people are inclined to learn more about the heritage of THE Omega moonwatch and that really excites me.
Elitism and snobbery is all relative in the watch world. Someone like Daniel wellington does it and watch snobs stick their nose up. A Chinese maker makes a homage and snobs call them a counterfeiter. Yet when swatch makes an homage AND a fashion watch, they get a standing ovation.
The wrist shot of your Speed Master actually sold me on getting one. The taper is perfect.
Wow! I find it hilarious that this cheap range of fun watches has caused a tidal wave of disapproval among so many Watch channels. Some big names need to step back get over themselves and think . This is a Swatch product! It's fun with a capital F . As an Omega owner I don't think it devalues the brand. To me it's something cheap and cheery , a bit of fun to collect and a great holiday watch and nothing more.
Totally agree 👍
You and I would get along really well Mark. Thanks for the great comment that puts it accurately into perspective
I heard the Omega boutique in Melbourne Australia had a 2 hour line of customers want to check out the real Omega lineup after the moonswatch was sold out. People wanted to see the real thing after hearing about the moonswatch. This is what Omega envisaged.
For what you get, it is definitely not cheap.
I think its a fun, cool watch. I own a Daytona Panda and a Hulk but absolutely love inexpensive watches too like my Seiko Green Tortoise and wear it a lot. Inexpensive, cool watches are rare and I think this'll make a great daily. If watches like this bring new people, especially younger people, into the hobby then it's a fantastic thing. I may or may not get one but I'm glad it exists and doesn't take away from my enjoyment of my rare blue-dialed Tokyo 2020 Speedy Pro
"rare" Blue Speedy Pro. There are 35 for sale right now on Chrono 24... some under list with B and P. I think you mean "limited edition" which in Omega parlance is in the thousands
@@davidr2802 yep. There were 2020 of them made. Definitely not rare.
I couldn't agree more.
@@usmcgrunt02 But its already limited and not that easy to get especially from your dealers.
Spot on here Bruce. I own a Speedy and would love one of these. It’s meant to be a light hearted take in a pretty serious at times hobby. I’ve not seen this kind of buzz since the Apple Watch was launched. Quite frankly those worried that people might mistake their ‘real’ speedy for a swatch are buying their luxury watches to impress others and not themselves.
It makes a nice change to be talking about something other than Rolex leaks at this time of year!!!
Me too, I have a Speedmaster with a skeleton back and id love one of these Swatches. Id imagine parents who own a Speedmaster, the Swatch Speedmaster would be an AWESOME present for your kids.
This site is still slow due to all the traffic. This has been a marketing jackpot! When's the last non apple watch that had lineups around the world? I'll wait..
@@knightrider693 I heard the Omega boutique in Melbourne Australia had a 2 hour line of people wanting to check out the real Omega lineup after the moonswatch was sold out. People that have never heard of Speedmaster or knew it was worn by astronauts are curious about the real Speedmaster and want to find out what the fuss is all about. I heard Omega boutiques in many cities had a huge uptick in customer enquiries.
As a speedmaster owner I love this release and look forward to getting one of these when they are available.
Same
Great video as always Bruce! Thank you for your honest opinion. I’m still doubting about getting one because I didn’t see it in person yet.
I look at my 3 full watch boxes and think “man…this is an addiction.” Then I hear about someone waiting 17hours in a line for a non-limited plastic watch and think “hell! I’m not so bad!”
One of the best comments here!
The fact that there is so much hype and so many people lining up is good news for Omega because it says there are tons of people that are aware of the brand and the moonwatch in particular. I think those people will buy the real moonwatch, be it new or used, whenever they can afford it. So no, I don't think this move will cheapen omega.
If they’d put in a thermocompensated ETA quartz movement like a PreciDrive I’d have more respect. But I don’t think I’ve seen a PreciDrive in a watch with a list price under US$500 or so, and of course a cheaper quartz movement is already overkill for accuracy.
That's the whole point. Get em hooked on the (co) brand and wait till they move up to the top tier.
A Lot of GOUGERS trying to make as much money on them as possible by selling them on as soon as they get them online !
Crazy thing is many will spend $3000 to collect all nine who would have never put $3k toward a traditional Omega Speedy
All nine? I’ve seen just the mission to the moon moonswatch model going for over 3k on eBay and FB market place. I saw one going for the same price as the real omega!
@@gregedwards69 I heard someone purchased one from a flipper while waiting in line for $1200. Flippers are loving these.
9 x 260 =2340. That said there are actually 11 so 2860. getting closer
Truly crazy.
Makes no sense at all.
Yeah, unless they want more colors and watches rather than one great Omega piece.
Nice video, I agree with almost every point you've made. I've been really into watches and started my collection around 3-4 years ago, I love the Speedy and the sapphire sandwich is actually next on my list, then I heard these were releasing and it was a no-brainer, too bad I'm nowhere near a store so I have to wait until the online orders are available to get mine though :/
The launch could've been handled so much better, the hype is great, I still think a lot of the people that went to buy them were flippers though, they probably thought it was a limited edition release.
I don't think these devalue Omega at all, I think it's a great move making this icon a more accessible price range and get more people into watches. I know the quality is not going to be anywhere close to an actual Omega piece but it's all just a fun and affordable project that has made a huge impact.
Good luck getting your hands on one !
It is what it is, a plastic swatch with an acrylic crystal, 3ATM water resistance, quartz movement with Omega badging. If you get the blue Neptune version you might get some colour bleed on your skin if you get it wet. It’s a fun watch which will bring joy and pleasure to its owners which is what watch collecting should be about. Not who has the most money and is wearing the most ostentatious watch.
When was the last time a watch created this much interest and excitement.
Great review, thank you.
The watch industry is shaken, if Swatch as you said is able to fulfill the billions of people wanting this watch. This watch will become a lifestyle and culture. It could be a 2nd quartz crisis.
The original Swatch solved the problems of the swiss watch retailers caused by the quartz Revolution?This is NOT an Omega. This is a SWATCH!
Ummmm. No
Dude it junk, chill out 😂😂😂
I think this is a spot-on review and analysis. Kudos!
Until this, I’d actually forgotten that swatch owns omega!
I do like the idea of a speedy that I’m not afraid to wear at work or while fixing the car etc, will grab one when they launch online.
Thanks, Bruce, liked hearing your opinion on this watch 🙂👍
Swatch are facing the battle of their life vs smart watches at the moment. Shades of the battle between analogue and Japanese digital watches back in the day. Once you understand that, it all makes sense.
Actually the original battle of Swatch as a Swiss company trying to save the industry vs Japanese quartz watches.. Cheers
@@davidr2802 maybe you didn’t get the meaning. This is another battle be smartwatch
Great video. Thanks
i own the Moon watch and im not the slightest bit bothered by the moon swatch, in fact i will probably get one as a daily beater, i think its a great idea. I think submariner owners would feel different if a plastic quartz version came out lol
Ditto. I have a 3861 hesalite speedy and will enthusiastically grab one of these as a daily beater when they are more readily available.
The best thing to come out of this is definitely the memes.
So many good ones
100% agreed
Genius move. Also, the average age of the people in line in my city was really low.. that is very important for such a traditional company like omega
Massively important, I agree.
Yes genius move in devaluing your brand. If I were in the market for an upscale watch Omega would be off the list after this.
@@vinniethegreat9645 omega will do just fine without you. I think that is part of the whole point. To Move away from “purists”, snobs, “watch experts”.. who account for an extremely insignificant percentage of their sales
@@vinniethegreat9645 the Omega boutique in Melbourne Australia had a two hour line of people wanting to check out the real thing after the moonswatch sold out. Apparently Omega boutiques everywhere had a huge uptick in people visiting their showrooms. Not everyone will buy a real Omega but they are at least visiting the boutique and researching the products.
I don’t think anyone is denying this was a massively important marketing move by Swatch/Omega. The point some are making is Omega / Speedmaster is an aspirational luxury item that you work hard to obtain and that you can be proud of to wear for a lifetime. This Moonswatch clearly is not that and shouldn’t be equated with a Speedmaster. Not taking anything away from the fun factor of this release.
It’s a beautiful good collaboration for 2 brands that are owned by the same company , it’s basically for daily use and the different coloration with the ceramic feel width and weight make it even better for summer beach vacation moments mix it with it’s price it’s a no brainer to have
This is a major marketing from omega for the young generation they’ll know the name go for it as they mature
I would love to use it in daily bases with solid colors black and blue
Just need a ceramic bracelet to come with it would be better if they add a slide buckle that would blow everything
Omega well done fairly well done
Dang, I was drawn to the Mission to Mercury at first but seeing the Mission to Moon in this video, it has a lot of appeal too...
I think it is good to introduce Omega to the young gen. It is a watch for the different targeted groups.
A good business strategy by Swatch, where the young would spend and buy it at that price tag. ^_^
Definitely get myself one if I am still a college student or a young graduate.
I dig it. I think Omega ends up getting way more people into the Speedy as a result of this release and they will sell many more of the real deal down the line.
I hope they don’t just limit this collaboration to the Moonwatch, this could be just the start of something of bigger future collabs. They could venture to expanding the concept to the Seamaster Omega x Swatch collab too: there are 31 varieties of the Sea theme for them to think about (e.g., Atlantic, Mediterranean, Red, Baltic, Arabian, South China, Celebes, etc). Another one is Railmaster collab series: the likes of Amtrak, British, Eurostar, Trenitalia, Oriental Express, SBB, etc). Better yet, the Constellation collab series would do great with so many possible variants.
As an omega fan (wearing my 1967 Seamaster DeVille as a type) this is a fun watch that is a talking point. I suppose if you were snobby you could say when your out and about people may at first glance mistake it for a “real” speedmaster which, some may get a kick out of. Personally I have a 1970 Speedmaster and can afford another one, but I will be buying one of these when I can get my hands on one, as it’s just fun, looks cool and has a great story to tell. I highly doubt this will tarnish the reputation of Omega. I think it’s a smart move. It could be the gateway for many younger people to eventually owning a “real” Omega. And hey, surely as watch enthusiasts we should applaud something that could get people into the hobby!
Thank you, Bruce!!!! I could not agree with you anymore, than what I do. If you remember back to those days, when you purchased your, "50mm Russian Diver"(oh yes, I did....lol) $200-$250, was a lot of money for you, to spend on a watch. And I feel that perception, largely still holds true, among the general population of consumers, as a whole. This may be that model, that gets them "curious".....that get's them "interested," in watches, as a whole. Very few of us, would ever have gotten into watch collecting, as a hobby, without that first spark. In short, I think it's great for the hobby. Thank you for your honesty. I can always, count on that, from this channel
Such a great comment haha thank you
This release has been great at showing us who is pretty chill and who is a snob. Bruce, you pass with flying colors! “It’s just a watch” indeed.
where i live there are idiots buying it for $2000 - 20000 since Scalpers go in teams of 30-50 people to buy up most of the stock and then sell it online at 5-10x the price
Twenty grand!? Hahaha 🤣
More power to your friend, shows real commitment. I’m sure it wasn’t easy. It gets cold out here in The Bay at those hours. And I know I’m saying that to someone from Utah, so you guys have a little advantage over the locals but still. Also, it isn’t always that safe, people out here don’t play. Glad everything worked out for him.
He's a guy who can take care of himself! I wouldn't pick a fight with him lol
I just bought my Moonswatch online and super excited to get it soon! I only paid little over $500 and most on eBay are over $1k. I got my favorite one Mission to Earth, I love how the case has a mint green color and blue face. Looks comfortable as well with soft strap. I have a lot of nice watches and enjoy micro brands, this is my first Omega.
Will be available again for the Original retail price....you were Robbed !
I want one bad ,very impressive little moon 🌙 watch.....definitely a cool factor....for very little money, you can have little bit of the history...👍👍⌚..Stunning piece...
Hi Dan! Hope you’re enjoying the watch. See you in a couple of weeks at next batch drop? 😬
I really love it and I think I'll get one !
Man, i love your opinon 🥰
It’s a fun watch, but I am good with the Seiko 5.
Thanks for making me aware of this release. I really dig the mission to Mars colorway and will definitely pick one up once they're widely available. They seem like a lot of fun.
That's the one I want most too
Personally love it! was looking to buy a cheaper watch to wear for sport around this price so instantly sold, can feel like James Bond going for a jog without having to wear my expensive watches
Bioceramics is an ordinary paste. Glass - plastic. The body is plastic. Strap - eco-leather. Everything will be scratched and worn out in a year. Bottom line: $250 disposable watch. What's in this watch from Omega? Watch mechanism? No. Maybe a quality metal case? No. And then what? Company name? Yes)
The material is 70 percent ceramic.
And it's not waterproof as far as iv been told..
It' looks like an AliExpress Chinese £20 homage lol
@@almac9203
Actually, 66,666666%
@@almac9203 yes and 30% bio air 😄
@@user-js4le2yy1v they have Canopus Gold one's. You should check it out. Manual wind though so not as good as these moonswatchs
Great review. Was disappointing listening to some of the reviews. It's not a speedy, it's created more watch enthusiasts. Well done on the colab Omega and Swatch. Bruce you keep up the awesome work. Blessings 💙
I'm someone that's really into astronaut tech, like I carry around an Ag-7 Fisher Space Pen, so I've always been in love with the only watch that's approved by NASA for extravehicular space walks. So that's another niche segment of the market this watch is attractive to
Wise words, clearly put!
I said on another channel but where Swatch screwed up was not taking rain checks or preorders. I think your right on a bunch of folks who are not major into watches came to get one and missed out. Not sure if they will come back where Swatch could have gotten the money, sold the watches, and could have knocked the flippers off their game. Maybe wrong but may have worked out better. I have a Speedy, I like the colors, I think this is fun for me and my kid to get a watches and not break the bank. Also can't see Omega doing something like this with their line so should be a win...just not sure how big.
I think this watch brings in New people into the watch community that will start with the moonswatch, love it and may decide to buy an actual speedmaster! I think this release helped the watch community to become less serious and more inviting to new watch enthusiasts!
I think we should get our facts correct. The watch is a co-branded device. It has a Swatch movement. It has a Swatch bio-ceramic case. It does have a Speedmaster logo. I think it is a novel concept, but I am hesitant about paying $260 for a Swatch.
Such a nice tool watch!
You should say "Most of the people in line were enthusiasts of scalping".
Smart on swatch’s marketing team
Saw in an article quality is iffy. Scratch glass. The color bleeding to the skin on the wrist. Ehh
I want to snag one for fun but maybe wait to see if it improves
Did you know that the hesalite speedy scratches easily too?
I think it would be a great p take to put these straps on my 3861, the Mission to Omega 🙃
I don't think this undervalues the real Speedys either, it's a plastic copy without a movement and the hands not aligning would drive me nuts.
Funny too everyone mentions 42mm is a large watch in a Speedy to wear, but thousands queue outside shops for a replica......
Should have also had a 'Black Hole' Panda version too I reckon.......but release wise is great timing as gazumps the rest at watch and wound this week.
It’s a nice collectible- something to even talk about many years down the line. I like it.
I keep getting mistaken for the real item, when showing off the Swatch version.
I'll love this at below $150.
$260 is a big purchase for me. With that said, I love the Omega name and Speedmaster look of these. I do think its awesome. Part of me feels like saving for a well-maintained pre-owned actual Speedmaster is a better value proposition. But if these become more available, i’m definitely interested.
I have a few heuers, a seiko, a luminox (pre shoddy model) and a few Casios. Each set me back less than $260
@@robertwhitcomb6105 replicas don't count.
@@AimForTheBushes908 I have nary a replica..
A Speedmaster is my dream watch but I'm years away from being able to afford one so this release to me is awesome
💯
It’s going to be on sale everywhere soon
How the case touches? any coldness of ceramic?
I think this is a great marketing tool for both Omega & Swatch. It’s introducing the young generation to the watch world. These kids are wanting and are able to purchase trendy fashions. I think the watch industry is on the verge of exploding. They are seeing the entertainment and sports celebrities rocking Patek Philippe, Richard Mille, Audemars Piquet & others. This is a gateway to the ground floor of becoming a watch enthusiast
Very well said, Bruce. I appreciate your level-headed approach to this exciting release. I am still saving up for an actual Speedmaster and, in the meantime, I would love to purchase a Swatch to have some fun with.
It makes the wait for the Omega easier to do. I agree 💯
Do yourself a favor and buy a Rolex.
It’s like the free replica toy that MacDonalds includes in kids happy meal, except it’s $300. Clever stunt. Not a real Speedmaster.
I think this is a great introduction to the Speedmaster (and even Omega) to many people, and also to getting a regular watch on people's wrists. Even though I liked watches for years (as in owning multiple/looking at them/buying, NOT spending hours on on them on the internet like I do now), I never heard of the Speedmaster/Moonwatch until WELL into adulthood. I certainly knew of Swatch though, and it was my first Swiss watch as a kid. We have a Swatch boutique by my house in the U.S., but they reportedly only had 45 per a couple of posters that were in line early. The line was easily 1,000+ people when I got there, so I just chatted with a few people, and took pics of the line. Apparently some "mall walker" people got in other entrances and lined up at the store ahead of the people in line overnight and wouldn't get out of line. People there most of the night didn't even get watches. I feel sorry for them that it was handled so poorly. I don't think there's any way they could have expected 1,000+ people, but we're in a 6 million+ population metroplex. 45 definitely was not sufficient. At least give us a few hundred. Hopefully they will boost up deliveries in the next couple weeks. It certainly should be easier to increase production on a plastic quartz watch coming off what is likely an automated line than a mechanical watch.
I would have to say that it would be odd for Swatch/Omega to come out with a SMP/PO variant though. Imagine a diver that is only resistant up to 10m...
I hear that the Neptune version bleeds blue onto the skin. Do you get some grey on your skin Bruce?
I didn't, but I didn't wear it around outside of the wrist shots for the video. I saw those reports on the Neptune
I enjoyed your review however it isn't really a Speedmaster. So I don't own one of either, but whilst a Speedie is built to last, I really don't see it being the case in this instance. Whilst I will not begin to rag on the MoonSwatch, I do feel that a plastic watch with a quartz mov't is far from The Omega. Lucky the mother company is Swatch to enable it to happen. It will always be known as the MoonSwatch so I can't see it harming the Omega brand. Resin cases have been built to last viz Casio products over the decades, and this being 'bio-ceramic' well, it should last for a while - unless the colour comes off with use. The actual case has come straight from the blueprints of the Speedie so pretty true to form on that one. Finally. better people buy one of these than a 'smart watch'. Swatch saved the Swiss with Quartz, maybe they will do the same by distancing people from the Smart. BTW, I think Neptune is my fav colour. Cheers.
my question is can it be repaired if it breaks or if something goes wrong with it, or is it just a disposable Swatch with the Omega name on the dial?
With Bulova watches I can align the hands with the buttons , can this be done with the Swatch's ?
The hand alignment thing would keep me away from one until I can go into an AD and hand-pick one which isn't too bad.
It would be something id buy my son who’s 10 to maybe spark an interest in watches other than a smart watch. Personally id go for the Bulova Moon watch as a cheaper alternative for myself. You can pick up one for around £300 in the Uk which is better value than a plastic copy of an Omega.
Right on !
Great vid Bruce! I for one think Swatch should never have put the words Omega and speedmaster on the dial and strap of a 260 usd watch. With that said, if this Swatch didn’t say those words. NO ONE would want it. It’s a money grab and marketing Genius by Swatch. 🍻
I am wishing someone can cover the durability of the case and bezel. No one seems to address this. Yes I know its $250, but still keen to know.
Is this grey one also bleeding color? Did you test that?
It would have had even more appeal to me if they used even a basic mechanical movement, even just pop the one from the Sistem51 in there.
The quartz movement in this watch is more accurate, lower cost, requires less maintenance, doesn't require winding and resetting and much cheaper to replace then any mechanical movement. The fact it is quartz is your problem. The most accurate watches are quartz.
I think this new watch release is a poor marketing decision and these will end up little kids watches as starter watches to the collecting hobby.
Great video Bruce, I agree. I'll own both, but I'm not in a hurry. Loving my Seamaster for now.
Cool watch for kids. I dont think its even robust enough to daily beat this swatch. All my swatches broke down within 1-2 yrs and its not the battery. Maybe i wear them too roughly as a kid. But thats what it is
Another very expensive plastic watch
As an Omega Constellation owner, I'm buying one.
Do you think the glass is replacable for Sapphire?
How can I lay my hands on one? It's not available online!
What’s globe spinner thing in the right of your background?
Surely it’s a Mass market Tribute to Speedmaster by the Parent company to raise Brand awareness
That is exactly 💯 percent what this is. It is like when Fiat sold a Fiat 500 tributo Ferrari with Ferrari logos and styling cues.
It’s a great move. Anyone who takes issue with this has lost sight of the hobby. This is a fun release for those who own the real deal that want a fun summer watch or anyone who can’t afford the Omega who enjoy the style. Would you rather have people buying clone knockoffs? I’m going to get one for fun and enjoyment, and I don’t own an Omega. Two of my friends own Omega moon watches and they are excited to get theirs too. Elitist snobs are in the dark on this.
This watch is doing what the luxury watch industry has needed for decades. Slapping some reality into it.
The moonswatch - the most accurate speedmaster
Brilliant move: I owm a real Speedmaster moonwatch and also a Speedmaster Mark II and I'd be glad to buy one - or two - of these ;)
Brilliant.Yes, as an Omega owner & fan I'll have a few by this time next year, & no it's not a segment of the market I'd have looked at previously. Smart move.. Glad it upsets the watch snobs too.... Cheers mate 👍🏻👍🏻
It's fun to bother the snobs!
I wonder if you can change the strap of the MoonSwatch watch. If you could, imagine changing it to a stainless steel strap. it will be crazy
It has a standard 20mm lug width. It is changeable with a bit of effort.
@@almac9203 Thats cool. I think i will change mine to a stainless steel strap. I own a swatch 007 Q swatch watch. After changing the strap to a stainless steel strap. It looks totally insanely cool and different.
The quality should of been so much better, the second hand should line up with the markers.
The complete range will be available to buy online soon as confirmed by swatch.
*should have*
Homages such as this, if legitimate, can ONLY raise the value of the original. They are not designed to replace, but rather point new business to the original by way of feel-good association. People want this watch BECAUSE it is a nod to the original, not because it's a more sensible alternative.
Exactly. As peoples conditions improve, they will gravitate towards the top end.
GM learned this in 1920s...
Chevy-Oldsmobile-Buick- Cadillac.
I think everyone's over this, can you please review the ball engineer ii magneto s
is there a serial number printed somewhere on this watch?
It doesn't devalue Omega at all in my opinion..its actually a cool move and it's fun..thats the point!..people are taking this way too serious and the wrong way if you are someone that actually owns the "real speedmasters"..its still an Omega and they put their badge on it..it would have been worse if it has the looks of the speedmaster and no badging..but the fact that Omega made this on purpose is cool...yes the internals are obviously not the same..its nice because it introduces people to the brand and maybe someone will inspire to get the more higher end Omega pieces as they get older and into horology. Its a win for the brand..
Where can I buy this?
It’s a fantastic idea and move. If somebody doesn’t like it, just don’t buy any. I sure will when they come easily available. Only problem is to choose which one :)
It's the most accurate watch with Speedmaster on the dial that's for sure .Ps have you actually worn yours ?The blue on Random Rob's Neptune is rubbing off onto his wrist.
I think it depends how you view it with regards to devaluation of the brand . If you view it as a fun swatch homage to one of the worlds most iconic watches then it’s a great . If you view it as a speedmaster then you then have to take into consideration it’s a plastic £200 plus watch that isn’t of fantastic quality therefore probably isn’t fantastic for the brand perception . I think there are more positives than negatives for omega . You are planting seeds in the young and this will probably bare fruits in the future .
Great comment
I really like this watch. Thanks for the video.